Shadow Magic: Items

Ring of Black Light

This black glass ring feels heavy and unnatural in your hands. When worn by those profiicent in shadow magic, it bolsters their ability to resist the life-draining nature of the Shadow Weave.

STATISTICS:
– Constitution: +1
– Save vs. Death: +4

Weight: 0

Location (BG1): Chang Yu’ke

Location (BG2): Irenicus’ Dungeon, trapped picture

Dark Dreamer +2

This dark steel two-handed sword appears to be nothing more than a well-balanced weapon in the hands of a regular warrior, but when wielded by a user of Shadow Magic it seems to come to life. Its blade has the ability to compel anyone cut to fall into a magically induced sleep, then hungrily devours the victim’s dreams to restore the wielder’s memory. The holy symbol in the sword’s pommel suggests that it once belonged to followers of Shar, goddess of night and loss.

STATISTICS:

Combat Effects:
– 20% chance that hit target must save vs. spells at +3 or be put to sleep for 2 rounds
– Dream Eater: Attacks against sleeping targets deal 1d10 magic damage and restore one of the wielder’s lost spells of up to 4th level

Shadow Phylactery

The purple stone in this amulet draws upon and contains a limited amount of energy from the Shadow Weave. When a user of Shadow Magic summons the power of the Shadow Weave, the amulet is used as a medium for channelling the energy required, allowing the shadow adept to cast lower level spells without risking their own life force. However, a constant amount of vitality is required to sustain the amulet’s power as long as it is worn.

Staff of Starless Nights +5

This powerful wizard’s staff was created by Acthelion, a archmage and favored priest of Shar. It was said to have always been in his hand during his lifetime, and its separation from him is taken to be a likely sign of his death, though some claim that he ascended to some other plane and left behind all his possessions, including this one. Others believe he may still be seeking it…

When the night holds dominance over the Prime Material Plane, the black gem on the tip of the staff seems to glow, and its power is greater.

STATISTICS:

Charge abilities:
– Shadow Shield once per day
– Fireshield (Shadow) once per day
– Negative Energy Burst once per day (centered on self)

Night Cutter +2

This wicked knife seems to suck in light around it rather than reflecting it. Only a wielder familiar with Shadow Magic may draw upon its powers.

STATISTICS:

Combat abilities:
– Returns to the wielder’s hand when thrown
– When thrown, there is a 10% chance that the wielder will be teleported into melee range of the target and turn invisible for five rounds.
– On a successful backstab, casts Blinding Darkness on target and restores one 1st level spell to the wielder’s memory.

Edge of Eclipse +4

This blade is made out of some unusual black metal which, instead of bearing a reflective sheen, is dotted with sparkles of light that resemble stars in the night sky. When a wielder of Shadow Magic draws the blade, they feel empowered, gaining a strange desire to drain the life out of their opponents. The edge of the blade is sharp and cuts through steel as if it were paper.

STATISTICS:

Combat abilities:
– On a critical hit, drains ten hit points and one point of Strength (1 turn) from the target and transfers them to the wielder.
– Reduces target’s armor class by one point for 2 rounds on successful hit

Ring of Shadowkin

This ring appears to be made of a smoky-grey material with a surface which is constantly shifting with movements that resemble flowing water. When worn, the wearer becomes partially translucent, resembling a shadow.

Mantle of Dark Mists

This cloak seems to constantly expel a thin black mist, which upon uttering the correct command word is expelled into a thick fog that blinds all within it. In addition, the cloak seems to be enchanted to repel certain types of magic and mask the wearer’s presence from any form of spectral undead.

Night Treads

These boots seem to be crafted of sturdy material yet weigh almost nothing. Their enchantments grant the wearer greater agility and speed as well as the ability to walk between planes, walking from the Prime Material Plane into the Plane of Shadow in a single step. This ability is limited, however, though the other powers of these boots remain persistent.

The Black Star +2

This tiny black dart was enchanted using magic from the Shadow Weave. As a result, it is innately opposed to Mystra’s Weave and is significantly more effective when used against practitioners of arcane magic, tearing away spells from their memory.

Wand of Negative Energy

This wand was created using Shadow Magic and, unlike other items enchanted by the same source, may be used by any user of arcane magic. When used, this wand launches a thin red ray of negative energy which weakens its target.

As this wand draws power from the Shadow Weave, anyone aside from a shadow adept who attempts to use this wand will suffer 1d10 magic damage.

Wand of Life-Draining

This wand was created using Shadow Magic and, unlike other items enchanted by the same source, may be used by any user of arcane magic. When used, this wand drains the vitality of its target and grants it to the wielder. However, it may not affect the same target again for one turn.

As this wand draws power from the Shadow Weave, anyone aside from a shadow adept who attempts to use this wand will suffer 1d10 magic damage.

Wand of Nightshade

This wand was created using Shadow Magic and, unlike other items enchanted by the same source, may be used by any user of arcane magic. When used, this wand fires a bolt of energy that shreds the target’s life force, dealing damage proportional to their health.

As this wand draws power from the Shadow Weave, anyone aside from a shadow adept who attempts to use this wand will suffer 1d10 magic damage.

Wand of Shadow Missiles

This wand was created using Shadow Magic and, unlike other items enchanted by the same source, may be used by any user of moderate intelligence. When used, this wand launches five icy missiles that deal damage to the target.

As this wand draws power from the Shadow Weave, anyone aside from a shadow adept who attempts to use this wand will suffer 1d10 magic damage.

Wand of Shadow Fire

This wand was created using Shadow Magic and, unlike other items enchanted by the same source, may be used by any user of moderate intelligence. This wand is capable of manipulating magical fire from the Plane of Shadow, launching either a large blast or arrows of flame according to the user’s choice.

As this wand draws power from the Shadow Weave, anyone aside from a shadow adept who attempts to use this wand will suffer 1d10 magic damage.

Belt of Darkflame

Kryn Darkflame, in his younger days, experimented tirelessly in an attempt to draw more power from the Shadow Weave. The creation of this belt was an indicator of some success, as wearing it causes a shadow adept’s powers to increase dramatically. However, as all things have their disadvantages, the wearer will find themselves more susceptible to the draining effects of Shadow Magic. Darkflame’s magic eventually became great enough that he no longer required the belt’s power and its effects became more of a hindrance, but to one less experienced in wielding the Shadow Weave it is a valuable item… so long as one can live with the added risk.

Shadowstone Staff +2

The simplest of staff weapons is the quarterstaff, a length of wood six to nine feet in length. High quality quarterstaves are made of stout oak and are shod with metal at both ends. Powerful enchantments during the making of this staff have improved its accuracy and the damage it can cause, but they bear no signature.

This enchanted staff is topped with a shadow gem, bestowing upon it powers from the Plane of Shadow but restricting it to those proficient in its brand of magic.

Robe of the Shadow Magi

This powerful mage robe offers protection from all forms of physical attack while at the same time increasing one’s resistance to magic and the life-draining effects of Shadow Magic. Due to the nature of its enchantment, it can only be worn by Shadow Adepts.

Soulflare Candle

This candle emanates a powerful magical presence. Only a shadow adept may light it, and upon being lit, it gives off a ghostly flame which can be manipulated to replicate powerful Shadow Weave magic. However, lighting the candle is draining on the shadow adept’s life force and can only be done a limited number of times per day.

STATISTICS:

Charge abilities (once per day):
– May cast Unmask and Breaching Dark at the cost of ten hit points

Weight: 3

Location (BG1):Darkflame Enclave

Lute of Lifedraining

This sinister lute makes unpleasant sounds when strummed, causing a chill to go down the spines who hear its notes. When played by one skilled in Shadow Magic, its magic allows its user to drain the life force of others.

Darkmail +3 (rework)

This suit of dark-colored chain mail is surprisingly light and somehow makes no sound, despite being composed of countless metal links. Having been worn by inhabitants of the Shadow Plane, it appears to have taken on some of its previous owner’s power, giving it magical properties. Those who wear this armor find their forms shrouded in a protective veil of shadow.

Nosferatu

This heavy spellbook emanates a malignant aura, making it uncomfortable even to hold. When held in one’s hand, it serves as an amplifier for shadow magic, and allows one to channel pure shadow energy in the form of powerful life-draining blasts.

STATISTICS:

Combat abilities:
– Drain 3d6+2 hit points from the target and transfers it to the wielder (40 charges)
– Upon killing a target, regain one spell of up to 6th level

Equipped abilities:
– May only be removed with a Remove Curse spell
– May cast one bonus spell of each level
– Hit Points: -40
– Caster Level: +2
– Casting Speed: +1
– Attacks per round set to 1

Shadow Dragon Scale (rework)

This suit of armor is formed from interlocking shadow dragon scales. Elegant workmanship and practical considerations make this armor both beautiful and useful. The shadow dragon scales grant the wearer immunity to level drain, but while worn by a shadow adept, it greatly empowers them, allowing them to use their magic with less risk.

Shadow Scroll I – IX

This spell scroll contains incantations that would be indecipherable to anyone not versed in the art of Shadow Magic. Upon studying it, a shadow adept may learn an extra spell at the expense of the scroll.